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Penfield

Illinois · 193 residents · 0.257 sq mi
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Penfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,985. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2011. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $71,400. Households here earn about 34% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
193
+52%vs 2011
vs 127 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
751 / sq mi
+52%vs 2011
vs 494 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+2%vs 2011
vs 39.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
116150185219254201020202024Penfield
2024190
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,985
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $39,306 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,117
−5%vs 2011
vs $25,382 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.302
−3%vs 2011
vs 0.311 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade14.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance14.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $71,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
54.4%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.7% in 2011
22.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
+12.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
+5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−11.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.1% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+6%vs 2011
vs 1.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(124)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.4%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.8%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(185)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.5%(12)
Diversity Score
6
+12%vs 2011
vs 6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.8%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
−5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
−3%vs 2011
vs 23.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.7%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
39.3%
+9.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−11.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.4% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.4%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.4% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
8.2%
−10.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.5% in 2011
Female
45.6%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.5% in 2011
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Penfield, Illinois?

Penfield, Illinois has about 193 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Penfield, Illinois?

The typical household in Penfield, Illinois earns about $36,985 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Penfield, Illinois expensive?

In Penfield, Illinois, the median home is worth about $71,400.

How educated are people in Penfield, Illinois?

About 2.8% of adults age 25 and over in Penfield, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Penfield, Illinois?

About 11.7% of people in Penfield, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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